A5069279868- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
- Family Support in Illness
- Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Educational Leadership and Innovation
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Michigan State University
2015-2025
Abstract Telehealth programs have long held promise for addressing rural health disparities perpetuated by inadequate healthcare access. The COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and accompanying social distancing measures hastened the implementation of telehealth in hospital systems around globe. Here, we provide specific examples efforts that been implemented a large system response to pandemic, further describe how massive shift reliance on virtual connections these times isolation...
Socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in breast cervical cancer screening persist. An exploratory study was conducted to better understand co-occurring risk factors underserved groups that could inform interventions improve adherence. The objective of this examine associations between adherence three women.
Abstract Background Telehealth approaches can address health care access barriers and improve delivery in resource-limited settings around the globe. Yet, telehealth adoption Africa has been limited, due part to an insufficient understanding of effective strategies for implementation. Objective This study aimed conduct a multi-level formative evaluation identifying facilitators implementing among service providers patients Central Uganda. Methods We collected surveys characterizing...
Health care access issues have long plagued rural Americans. One approach to alleviating the challenges and poor health outcomes for individuals is through use of telemedicine, sometimes called telehealth. It important understand factors that may be related telemedicine adoption or nonadoption, particularly in underserved settings.
Abstract This article has been withdrawn due to a publisher error that caused the be duplicated. The definitive version of this is published under DOI 10.1093/tbm/ibz035.
Abstract COVID-19 has caused drastic increases in family stress contributing to deleterious social and emotional ramifications. Before COVID-19, millions of Americans lacked access mental health resources, now the midst a global pandemic, resources are more limited times greater need. In March 2020, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic Security (CARES) Act provided funding for reforms; yet many barriers remained receiving sufficient care. February 2021, Society Behavioral Medicine recommended...
Abstract Background: The United States is experiencing a demographic trend of increasing racial and ethnic diversity. While persistent disparities in cancer mortality are well documented, little known about the impact diversity on outcomes States. Purpose: We examined associations between U.S. county-level & index age-adjusted rates. also assessed whether differed by geographic region, poverty, rurality. Methods: used Census Bureau’s 2020 Racial Ethnic Diversity Index, which estimates...
<h3>Context</h3> The introduction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test and 2012 Cervical Cancer Screening (CCS) guidelines expanded way providers offer interpret screening for their patients. However, higher cervical cancer mortality is well-documented Black women, creating a health disparity. <h3>Objective</h3> To observe CCS differences between Women reported use HPV Pap tests separately or as co-testing. <h3>Study Design Analysis</h3> This was an observational retrospective study...
African American and Black scientists are awarded disproportionately fewer National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants than White scientists. Increasing representation on NIH scientific review groups (SRGs) likely will contribute to increased equity in funding rates because research topics scientists' submitted applications be more highly valued; however, often perceive barriers that prevent them from serving SRGs.To examine perceived SRGs.This qualitative study used a mixed methods online...
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, others who strive to improve health public through chronic disease prevention.
Abstract Objective To examine the preferred response mode (internet, phone, paper)to a Medicaid enrollee survey. Data Source was obtained from survey responses for sub-sample of Flint Water Crisis Expansion Waiver enrollees (N=2584). Study Design Enrollees were offered choice utilizing internet, telephone, or mail to respond evaluating health services. Analyses stratified by age, residency, race, and income. Chi-square utilized detect categorical differences. Principal Findings The majority...
Abstract Background: Breast and Cervical Cancer screening (BCS CCS) are essential tools to prevent cancer. Yet, non-Hispanic Black (NHB) women die at a much higher rate from cancer than White (NHW) women. Thus, it is important that providers recommend BCS (Mammogram) CCS (Pap test), equitably, for maximum prevention. Meaningful Use (MU), as part of the HITECH Act, incentivized utilize electronic health records (EHR) not only billing, but increase quality patient care. MU also included an aim...
Abstract We examined rural-urban differences in the prevalence of cancer risk factors and screening behaviors across U.S. census regions to better understand variations within between geographic inform strategies address rural inequities. Using an ecological cross-sectional design, we self-reported county-level (i.e., obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption) breast, colorectal cervical) ascertained from Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System National Health Interview Survey...
Abstract Background: Cancer education is important, especially for those facing health disparities. CHWs are increasingly utilized to educate and monitor cancer screening surveillance underserved populations. Here, we evaluate a randomized controlled treatment, utilizing Community Health Workers (CHW) deliver breast cervical intervention African American (herein called Black), Latina, Arab women in Detroit Dearborn, Michigan. The main objectives of the study to: 1) examine fidelity...
Abstract The 2016–2017 Inaugural Class of the Society Behavioral Medicine Leadership Institute (SBM LI) debuted to an eager team 36 mid-career fellows led by energetic mentors, professional coaches, and career development experts. Fellows were divided into learning communities eight participants for deeper engagement. Our “Green Team” community bonded quickly actively committed our collective progress projects. Upon returning home from in-person sessions, activities included monthly...